Submit Your Startup to Public APIs
public-apis.io · Dev & Open Source ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
28Domain Rating
#18/22Category rank
FreePricing
UnverifiedLink type
#18In category
Key facts
- Public APIs (public-apis.io) is a developer directory with a Domain Rating of 28/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #18 of 22 in Dev & Open Source tracked by Clakr, 30 points below the category average of DR 58.
- Listing is Free; links are Unverified.
- 59% of Dev & Open Source are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Public APIs vs. the average directory
| Metric | Public APIs | Avg. Dev & Open Source (22) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 28 | 58 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 59% free | |
| Link type | Unverified | 27% dofollow |
Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0 to 100 measure of a site's backlink authority. Learn how DR works.
How to submit your startup to Public APIs
- Open public-apis.io and locate the submit / add product page (create an account if required).
- Prepare your assets: logo, short tagline, description and screenshots. Reuse the same kit across directories to move fast.
- Submit your startup, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Public APIs as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Dev & Open Source by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Github Showcase | 97 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Sourceforge | 92 | Dofollow | Freemium |
| #3 | Stack Overflow | 92 | Nofollow | Free |
| #4 | N8N Integrations | 89 | Dofollow | Free |
| #5 | Open Collective | 89 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Slashdot | 87 | N/A | Freemium |
| #7 | Pipedream Sources | 83 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Stackshare | 79 | Dofollow | Free |
| #9 | Open Hub | 77 | N/A | Free |
| #10 | Code Market | 72 | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Is Public APIs free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Public APIs is free.
Does Public APIs give dofollow backlinks?
The link type for Public APIs isn't verified yet. Check a live listing to confirm.
What is Public APIs's Domain Rating?
Public APIs has a Domain Rating of 28/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #18 of 22 in the Dev & Open Source category tracked by Clakr.
How does Public APIs compare to similar directories?
With DR 28, Public APIs is 30 points below the Dev & Open Source average of DR 58. 59% of directories in this category are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Public APIs submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Public APIs, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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